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October 21, 2017
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I am looking at a Model 15 with a 6" vented barrel.
In talking with the person over the phone they said that the cylinder gap was a little wide so it was throwing power out of the gap. He did not have the tool to take the barrel nut out and adjust the gap. Other than that he said it was in good shape. I don't have a tool to see if the barrel nut is stuck and therefore can't determine if the barrel it stuck.
Would you ever buy a used Dan Wesson without being able to check the nut or the barrel? I would hate to get it home only to find that the nut/barrel were perma-locked in place.
Is this something I should be worried about?
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December 25, 2014
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Welcome to the forum!!!
I've purchased 3 Dans and none of them came with the barrel nut tool. It didn't stop me. If the nut on the Dan you are looking at is cobbled you may have a concern. Other-wise I'd doubt that the nut would be stuck. I'm not saying that it isn't locked up, just seems unlikely.
If you get the revolver and need a tool I would recommend Eric at EWK Arms. I bought one along with the gage kit. Excellent tools and reasonable prices. His link is on the side-bar.
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As an aside, it's my belief that there will be some powder expelled from the gap even if the gap is correct. That is the nature of the design.
Keep us informed please and good luck!
Lets Go PENs!!!
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June 11, 2016
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Welcome from Wisconsin! Look at the nut if the tooling holes appear stripped there is a possible issue but non that could not be fixed. EWK is the right place to buy the barrel tool and all you need is a .006 gauge to gap the barrel. Good luck with your purchase.
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February 4, 2017
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I have purchased several pistols without examining them personally...luckily, I have never had problems with my nuts. 
Please forgive me...I couldn't resist.
"LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO SPEND IT WITH AN UGLY GUN!" - John Taffin
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February 16, 2016
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Barrel nuts rarely get stuck ... but tools get lost all the time. Even if it is stuck, there are ways to remove them, so I would not worry about that. Just check out the revolver like any other.
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March 25, 2013
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Once I'm a rare while you come across a nut that has been loctited  on. There is a thread that explains how to remove the barrel. Ditto for a stripped nut. I have seen a nut that had the following side of the nut milled off in order to create a fixed barrel.
If you set the gap at. 006 on the proudest chamber, you should have little binding or powder spitting. I'm fact, at . 004 you should be okay. Never over tighten the barrel nut or sideplate screws. Snug is good.ÂÂ
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